The journey begins

Private jet to Maasai Mara

A Maasai Mara trip should be built around the exact reserve or conservancy and camp. International jet access through Nairobi is followed by a separately arranged light-aircraft flight or road journey.

Where to land for Maasai Mara

Plan the international jet arrival through Nairobi. A regional connection may depart Wilson, with the exact Mara airstrip chosen for your camp or conservancy; these smaller-aircraft legs need their own baggage, timing and transfer arrangements.

International gateway

Jomo Kenyatta International Airport

Airport information for Jomo Kenyatta International Airport

Regional and safari connections

Wilson Airport

A separate Nairobi airport used for regional and safari flights; allow for any airport-to-airport transfer.

Airport information for Wilson Airport

The operating carrier should confirm aircraft suitability, handling, permissions and the onward transfer for your itinerary.

What to do in Maasai Mara

Choose game drives around the area where you are staying, with time to observe rather than simply collect sightings. Conservancies and the national reserve offer different arrangements. Community-led visits should be organised locally, and any migration-focused programme needs flexibility around rainfall and animal movements.

  • Guided game drives

  • Conservancy stays

  • Community-led cultural visits

Best time to visit Maasai Mara

July–October is popular for dry-season wildlife viewing and the wider migration period, whose timing varies. January–February can also suit a safari; rain and access conditions affect individual camps.

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